The Car's the Star

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6x1
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Episode overview
A look at the The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
6x2
The Volkswagen Beetle
Episode overview
A look at the enduring popularity of a car that went into production following pressure from Hitler.
6x3
The McLaren F1
Episode overview
An appreciation of the luxurious British speed machine, which includes a gold-leaf-lined engine and a modem.
6x4
The Volvo Estate
Episode overview
Quentin Willson looks at the history of Volvo's 140 and 240 Estates, which between and 1993 ruled as the nation's favourite load carriers.
6x5
The Jeep
Episode overview
Quentin Willson looks at the US Second World War troop carrier that was the inspiration for the Land Rover.
6x6
The De Lorean
Episode overview
In the last of the series, Quentin Willson looks at the De Lorean sports car. It was built in Belfast with the aid of a £52 million government grant. But in 1982, a year after the car went on sale, the factory closed down.